Dr Sandeep Ppt On Dct.pptx1.pptx

Effects of non surgical spinal decompression therapy with pressure biofeedback training Vs conventional Physiotherapy in chronic disc syndrome patients. DR. SANDEEP (PT)

- Department of Physiotherapy, Spectrum Physio, Old Airport Road

AIM The aim of the study is to compare the effects of non surgical decompression and pressure biofeedback with conventional Physiotherapy in chronic disc syndrome patients.

“The thing that’s hurting today will only hurt worse tomorrow. If you don’t change something.”

Background • This study was conducted at Spectrum Physio center Whitefield , Bangalore. • Both cervical and lumbar patients were taken. • This study is conducted to understand the effects of DCT group vs conventional physiotherapy group. • 20 chronic disc syndrome patients are included in this study and they were divided into 2 groups.

Methodology • Study design : Quasi experimental design pre and post test. • 20 patients with low back pain having symptoms more than 4 months • In that 12 patients had disc bulge confirmed with MRI and 15 patients had sciatic radiating pain • These patients are divided into two groups based on the treatment protocol • Group A: Treated with DCT, pressure bio feedback, and exercises • Group B: Treated with Physiotherapy modalities and exercises • Special tests are done before starting the treatment ,they are: SLR test, Slump test, forward bending test ,ROM,Oswestry Disability Index. • Both group were treated for 15 sessions continuously.

Results Group A

Group B

• They got 80% of improvement ,when compared to 1st session

• They got 35% improvement when compared to 1st session GROUP B

45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0

45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0

GROUP A

PRE TEST PRE TEST

POST TEST

POST TEST

Discussion • Clearly significant improvements were seen for both lumbar and cervical treatment patients using DCT. • Lumbar patients reported significant improvements in all patient : improved ability to conduct activities in daily living; significantly decreased pain scores; significantly improved disability status; and significantly improved functional status. • Cervical patients showed significant improvement in most activities of daily living; significant improvement in reported pain status.

Conclusion • The decompression spinal therapy provides a conservative yet effective treatment for patients suffering from chronic disc syndrome. In the continuum of treatment options, the decompression offers an attractive alternative to both conservative care and decompressive surgery.